Site Supervisor

SUMMARY:
Bilnor Staffing Solutions' client in the water treatment sector is seeking a qualified and experienced Site Supervisor at the company's operations at Simba (PepsiCo) in Parow. The incumbent will report to the Operations Manager and will be responsible for supervising and managing plant operations for the Primary Treatment Area (Screens, EQ, Clarifier, DAF) and Secondary Treatment (MBR, RO) and all on-site activities. The contract will be linked to the contract with the client which is currently running for 12 months.

POSITION INFO:
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Ensure effective management and operations of the Wastewater Treatment Works in terms of monitoring and controlling processes and product quality to ensure all contractual obligations and performance targets are met.
• Monitor and optimize the process units & ancillary services and equipment in accordance with the Requirements and Quality Specifications as per SOP / O&M manuals / Training / Contractual Requirements.
• Oversee the performance of operation and maintenance staff.
• Confirm and carry out all required process adjustments on all related equipment as per the SOP / O&M manuals / Specifications / Performance Requirements.
• Prepare and forward operational performance reports to Management referring to statistical data and qualitative information gathered through investigations and inspections.
• Manage compliance with KPI’s.
• Conduct fault finding activities and root cause analyses.
• Compile shift rosters, time sheets and control overtime.
• Ensure that housekeeping is maintained, which will include cleaning of floors, screens, equipment and sensors.
• Perform any other duty as requested by the Plant Manager.
• Comply with Legal requirements, MHSA / OHS.
• Assist in setting up preventative maintenance plans and reports for the unit processes

• National Diploma in Water Treatment or equivalent qualification (a degree in Chemical Engineering, or equivalent qualification will be an advantage)
• More than 3 years’ experience in a supervisory position.
• More than 5 years of Industrial water treatment experience (especially in processes such as clarification, centrifuges, membrane filtration, biological processes and RO).
• Computer literacy: MS Office essential.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work as an integral part of a team
• Good literacy, numeracy skills and accurate & detailed record keeping required
• Aptitude for managing and coordinating staff